The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume II: Macroeconomics
About this product
Need to understand today's economy? This is the book for you. The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume Two: Macroeconomics is the most accessible, intelligible, and humorous introduction to unemployment, inflation, and debt you'll ever read.
Whereas Volume One: Microeconomics dealt with the optimizing individual, Volume Two: Macroeconomics explains the factors that affect the economy of an entire country, and indeed the planet. It explores the two big concerns of macroeconomics: how economies grow and why economies collapse. It illustrates the basics of the labor market and explains what the GDP is and what it measures, as well as the influence of government, trade, and technology on the economy. Along the way, it covers the economics of global poverty, climate change, and the business cycle. In short, if any of these topics have cropped up in a news story and caused you to wish you grasped the underlying basics, buy this book. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style and review-site feedback is broadly positive for The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume II: Macroeconomics. Goodreads reviewers repeatedly call it clear, funny, and unusually effective at explaining macroeconomics basics like GDP, inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, and government intervention. BookReporter praises it as understandable and well balanced between information and humor, though it notes the humor can wear thin in places. A review blog also describes it as accessible and suitable for students or non-specialists who want a painless introduction to the subject.
- What readers like: approachable explanations, helpful illustrations, humor, and good coverage of core macro topics.
- Common criticism: the cartoon style or humor may not work equally well for every reader, and some find it a bit uneven.
- Overall impression: a well-regarded introductory macroeconomics book that makes a dry subject easier to follow.
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Specifications
| ASIN | 0809033615 |
| Publisher | Hill and Wang |
| Publication date | December 20, 2011 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780809033614 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0809033614 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7 x 0.65 x 10 inches |
| Part of Series | The Cartoon Introduction to Economics |
| Best Sellers Rank | #80,169 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #48 in Macroeconomics (Books) #66 in International Economics (Books) #2,963 in Manga Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (310) |
